Grammar
What does the Latin root lumin mean?
A. Water
B. Light
C. Earth
D. Sound
Where do you usually find the theme of the story?
a. the first paragraph
b. the first page
c. the first or last sentence
d. you have to use context clues
d. you have to use context clues
What are the two main parts of a problem and solution text structure?
A. Characters and setting
B. A problem and a solution
C. A beginning and an ending
D. A question and an opinion
B. A problem and a solution
Which text feature can help us when writing a summary?
a. headings
b. bold text
c. italics
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What does Jack Will say about Auggie when he is talking with Julian on Halloween, not realizing Auggie is nearby?
A. He says Auggie is his favorite person in the entire school.
B. He says he wishes he had never met Auggie.
C. He says he only became friends with Auggie because the principal asked him to.
D. He says Auggie is the best student in their class.
C. He says he only became friends with Auggie because the principal asked him to.
The word illuminate means to light something up. Which meaning of lumin helps you understand this word?
A. Light
B. Move
C. Write
D. Grow
A. Light
What is the definition of theme?
a. The authors main message
b. the central idea of the story
c. the main characters
d. the problem and solution in the story
a. The authors main message
What was the main problem in Kitoto the Mighty?
a. Kitoto needed to find the most powerful being
b. Kitoto was small and weak
c. Kitoto needed food and safety
d. Kitoto needed to boost his confidence
a. Kitoto needed to find the most powerful being
What is the purpose of a map in an informational text?
A. To tell the reader how a character feels
B. To help readers understand the location of places
C. To explain the meaning of difficult words
D. To tell the reader the author’s opinion
B. To help readers understand the location of places
What is a strait?
A. A large area of land surrounded by water
B. A narrow body of water that ships travel through
C. A deep area of the ocean where fish live
D. A long river that flows into a lake
B. A narrow body of water that ships travel through
What is a sentence fragment?
A. A sentence that has too many commas
B. A group of words that does not express a complete thought
C. A sentence that asks a question
D. A sentence with two complete thoughts joined together
B. A group of words that does not express a complete thought
What was the theme in Kitoto the Mighty?
a. honesty is the best policy
b. be a good friend
c. Never give up
d. you can be small but also be the best
c. Never give up
What is a text structure?
A. The lesson a reader learns from a story
B. The main character in a story
C. The way an author organizes information in a text
D. The setting where a story takes place
C. The way an author organizes information in a text
What does a strait on a map help you understand?
A. Where two mountains meet
B. Where a river begins
C. Where a narrow waterway connects two larger bodies of water
D. Where a desert is located
C. Where a narrow waterway connects two larger bodies of water
How does Jack Will’s perspective about Auggie change after he realizes Auggie heard what he said on Halloween?
A. He decides that he never wants to speak to Auggie again.
B. He realizes he hurt Auggie and struggles with how to make things right.
C. He blames Summer for the entire situation.
D. He decides to become friends with Julian instead.
B. He realizes he hurt Auggie and struggles with how to make things right.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A. The dog barked at the mail carrier.
B. My sister loves to read books.
C. Because I forgot my lunch.
D. We played outside after school.
C. Because I forgot my lunch.
A character practices playing the piano every day, even when it is difficult. Eventually, she performs beautifully at a concert. What is a possible theme?
A. Playing the piano is easy for everyone.
B. Practice and hard work can help you improve.
C. Concerts are always exciting.
D. Everyone should learn to play an instrument.
B. Practice and hard work can help you improve.
A student keeps forgetting to bring her homework to school. Her teacher suggests putting her homework folder directly into her backpack after finishing her assignments. What is the solution?
A. She asks for less homework.
B. She puts her homework folder directly into her backpack.
C. She leaves her homework at home.
D. She asks her friend to do her homework.
B. She puts her homework folder directly into her backpack.
In Wonder, what does Jack Will punching Julian reveal about how Jack’s feelings toward Auggie have changed?
A. Jack wants to become more popular by showing everyone he can fight.
B. Jack feels guilty about what he said about Auggie and wants to prove that he is better than Julian.
C. Jack realizes that his friendship with Auggie matters more than fitting in with Julian and the other students.
D. Jack is angry that Julian has become better friends with Summer than he is.
C. Jack realizes that his friendship with Auggie matters more than fitting in with Julian and the other students.
A student writes: “My family went to the beach. Because it was a beautiful day.” What is the BEST way to fix the sentence fragment?
A. My family went to the beach because it was a beautiful day.
B. Because my family went to the beach.
C. My family. Because it was a beautiful day.
D. My family went because it was a beautiful day to the beach.
A. My family went to the beach because it was a beautiful day.
A girl wants to win a race but finishes last. Instead of giving up, she continues practicing and eventually becomes one of the fastest runners on her team. What is the theme?
A. Winning is the only thing that matters.
B. Running is the easiest sport to learn.
C. You should only try things you are already good at.
D. Never give up on your goals, even when things are difficult.
D. Never give up on your goals, even when things are difficult.
Many students at Lincoln Elementary were throwing away unopened snacks at lunchtime. The principal created a food donation bin where students could place unopened food for families in need. What is the problem?
A. Families need more places to eat lunch.
B. Students are throwing away unopened snacks.
C. The principal wants to buy more food.
D. Students are not bringing lunch to school.
B. Students are throwing away unopened snacks.
You are reading about ships traveling between two seas. The author includes a map showing a narrow waterway connecting the seas. Why is this map helpful?
A. It shows how deep the ocean is everywhere.
B. It helps readers understand where ships can travel between the two seas.
C. It explains how ships are built.
D. It shows how many people live near the waterway.
B. It helps readers understand where ships can travel between the two seas.
Why is it important that the story includes both Summer’s and Jack Will’s perspectives?
A. It shows that every character has exactly the same opinion.
B. It helps readers understand different characters’ thoughts, feelings, and motivations.
C. It proves that Auggie is wrong about everything.
D. It makes the story take place in two different schools.
B. It helps readers understand different characters’ thoughts, feelings, and motivations.